About Steen
The surname Steen is of Dutch and Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "stein" or the Dutch word "steen," both meaning "stone." As a surname, Steen likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent stone or as an occupational name for a stonemason. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or unyielding personality. Overall, the surname Steen is associated with the concept of stone and its various connotations.
The surname Steen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Steen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Steen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Steen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Steen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.